Cheryl & Chip's Wedding at Surf and Sand

It was such an honor to plan Cheryl and Chip's wedding at the Surf and Sand Resort this summer!  They are the sweetest couple and were such a pleasure to work with!

The wedding was centered around a baseball team theme stemmed from the couple's love of the game as well as Chip's career as a baseball coach.  Each table was named a specific baseball park...Chip has visited every pro-team's park in the country!

Hair and make-up done by the lovely and talented ladies at Flawless Faces!

Amazing floral design made of orchids, gardenias, and garden roses by the ever-talented, Nisie of Nisie's Enchanted Florist!

Guests got to enjoy this stunning view of the ocean, while witnessing the beautiful wedding vows of Cheryl and Chip!

Specialty navy and silver linens, silver chiavari chairs, silver pebble chargers, and all lighting was provided by Classic Party Rentals!  The Pelican Ballroom at Surf and Sand Resort was recently renovated and absolutely beautiful!

This beautiful and delicious custom cake was made by It's All About The Cake.  Cheryl and Chip chose three different flavors; red velvet, white cake with raspberry filling and a white cake with fresh strawberries and cream!  DELISH!

Guests had a ball and danced all night to the wonderful music played by Aaron at VOX DJs!

Special thanks to my amazing team for all their support in bringing Cheryl and Chip's wedding dreams to life.  It was such a beautiful day!

We can never thank Jen O'Sullivan enough, for her amazing photography and extra special attention to the details.  We always love having you on our team!


It was a truly magical wedding celebration.  Thank you, Cheryl and Chip for trusting us with your most special day.

Much gratitude!Mary Dann-McNmaee

Friday Favorite: Shop Sweet Lulu

With holiday parties around the corner we are loving inspiration and supplies from Shop Sweet Lulu.  From cake stands to sippy straws they have you covered.  Our team can't get enough and we can't wait to share pics of upcoming events using there unique items.  We love everything about Shop Sweet Lulu and couldn't keep it a secret from our friends.  Enjoy!

Such a cute Halloween tablescape

 

Acrylic Cone Holder for treats or popcorn

Black Cake Stand

Glass dessert stands with domes

Jars for custom candy bars

Gable Boxes for Favors

Cute striped straws and milk bottles for late night snack presentation

 

Friday Favorite: Smile Lounge Photobooth

Greetings,

We wanted to dedicate this week's post to our friends at the Smile Lounge!  Their photobooths are sleek and modern in design and twice the fun of your average booth.  Guests love the variety of unique props to the cool vibe inside the booth...it makes them want to smile from ear to ear!  After the super stellar photo opp, guests have the ease of using the ipad station to send the photostrip to their email or post it on Facebook.   This saves friends from fighting over who gets to keep the copy...everyone leaves happy!  Spread the happiness and book them for your next event...go to http://www.smileloungephotobooth.com/ and like them on Facebook too : )

Sleek.Modern.Fun...need we say more?

 

Even celebrities like The Doctors love the Smile Lounge

And of course our team can't resist the Smile Lounge fun!

Friday Favorite: Destination Wedding at Ritz-Carlton Puerto Rico

Greetings!

I love doing destination weddings while teaming up with my former hotel company, The Ritz-Carlton!  To bring my business of family and business of weddings for 8 days in Puerto Rico this summer was a fabulous memory.  Thanks to David & Jamie for the pleasure and honor to escort you!

Check out my latest video shot & edited by the talented John Goolsby from Godfather Films, which includes some lovely words from the couple! 

 

Mary Dann I Ritz Carlton I San Juan, Puerto Rico I Destination Wedding from Godfather Films on Vimeo.


Much Gratitude,
Mary

SOMETHING BORROWED

Greetings,

 

My fabulous friend and designer Kirstie Kelly who started Disney Weddings Bridal Collection has now revolutionized the wedding gown buying process with the BORROW ME program.  Yes you read right...borrow a bridal gown and if you love it then it's yours to buy  If not, you just need to return it in two days...it's that simple!  Try on dresses in the comfort of your home and make a party out of it...what's not to love?

 

I am so proud of her and her team who continue to impress me with their wedding dress designs, essential everyday and knit line.  Kirstie Kelly designs can be found in Nordstrom (fabulous 100% cotton button down for women), Costco (spectacular every day knit line) and in her amazing showroom located in El Segundo (next to Manhattan Beach and LAX...easy access to VIP’s flying into LA)

 

So if you're a bride or know one pass on this post! 

 

Also if you want to shop on-line for the everyday collection click here for special pricing:

 

http://kirstiekelly.myshopify.com/collections/knits-tees

Happy Friday!

Mary
 

 

 

 

Mary Dann is headed to Oregon!

Happy Friday Everyone!

Just wanted to let you know about my upcoming speaking engagement at the Rose City Bridal Showcase at the Oregon Convention Center on Saturday, October 6th.

Would love to meet you and if you or anyone you know is interested in career counseling while I am there I will have time to meet on Friday, October 5th.  Feel free to email me at m@marydann.com if you would like to set up an appointment with me.

Thanks for your support! 

For more information on the Rose City Bridal Showcase click the link below:

http://www.rosecitybridalshowcase.com/

Much Gratitude,
Mary

Thanks to Rosa Mexicano & our industry friends!

We want to dedicate this post to the team at Rosa Mexicano in West Hollywood for hosting a our  wedding industry friends last week for some great food & margaritas!  We especially loved the pomegranate margaritas & mini churros!

A special thanks to Kristen Churlonis & Gina Wade for approaching us to do this event and planning all the details.  It was nice to come in and just enjoy ourselves for once! 

Check out some of our pics!  Thanks again to everyone who came out for the event!

With Much Gratitude,
The Mary Dann Team

Rosa Mexicano Exterior Shot

Lounge Area

Mary with Armine from R-Mine Bridal

 

Janel & Mary

Carrie with Kelly Podzimek with Ritz-Marina Del Rey

 



Reverend Clint Hufft with Elizabeth from Intercontinental & Nickie with Langham Pasadena

Sherene with Wisteria Flowers

The Mary Dann Team from L: Janel, Carrie, Mary & Melissa

Our friend John Goolsby from Godfather Films

Carrie with Steve Muchnij from 11H Entertainment & Raleigh Holmes with JW Marriott in Santa Monica

Harmony from Bridal Bar & Donald Akin with One & Only Palmilla

 

Kristen Churlonis from Gina Wade Creative & Party Organizer : )



Ritz Carlton & Four Seasons Friends!